Manoj Bajpayee says family threatened after Netflix title row

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has revealed that he and his family received threats following a controversy over the title of his upcoming Netflix film, originally announced as "Ghooskhor Pandat." The actor stated the production team was taken by surprise by the backlash but moved quickly to apologize and agree to a title change.

The controversy erupted earlier this year after Netflix included the film in its 2026 content slate announcement. The title drew widespread criticism from social media users, organizations, and political figures who described it as casteist and offensive, with some stating it hurt religious and community sentiments. The issue escalated to involve legal complaints, intervention by the National Human Rights Commission, and proceedings before the Supreme Court.

Bajpayee, in an interview, said the team did not anticipate the reaction. He stated that once they realized the offense caused, they issued a public apology within two days. The actor emphasized that as creative professionals, they were willing to correct their course. He expressed that changing the title was not a major concern, noting that filmmakers can devise many equally interesting alternatives.